38. Voicing my Darkest Fear

EVANGELINE.

His words cut me like a sharp knife, and I

look up at him.

How could he?

I didn’t reply for a moment, trying to remain composed, knowing we have many eyes watching us, and even with the music and loud chatter, they might overhear. So, I simply smile gracefully at Zedkiel and slowly pull out of his hold. I don’t think he understands that I am going to take this deal seriously.

Absolutely seriously, and I am not going to do anything to mess that up. Especially something such as fraternising with another man as long as we are married, which can lead to problems in front of the court and would not be ideal for the

tournament.

“Nothing to say?” He asks, and I realise this conversation isn’t over until he gets

an answer. His eyes are blazing red, and his anger only continues to rise.

“Let’s not do this here.” I whisper back, ” If you want to talk 1-lets take it outside.”

I’m scared to be alone with him

anywhere, but he is going to ruin this before we even have a chance to prove we

can do this, and to aim for that crown and my freedom.

“Let’s.” He says, his arm snakes around my waist, his hand painfully tight on my

waist. He leads me out of the doors I had

just entered. They swing shut behind us, blocking out all sounds of the merriment

from within.

Zedkiel came to a stop, and I look up, only

to see Sinclair standing there. His eyes

are cold as they meet Zedkiel’s, and I

realise they aren’t as beautiful as I once

found them… 1

He just doesn’t look the same… I look at Zedkiel, with his delicious hot chocolate

skin, and those eyes that remind me of honey and jewels, which makes my heart skip a beat. He is beautiful. My heart

thuds as I turn away, realising something

with shock. 5

I have begun to feel something for him… How is that possible?

My heart thumps with this realisation

and I look back at Sinclair once more. Yes,

he’s handsome, but I feel… nothing.

“Out of my way.” Zedkiel snarls, bringing me from my shocked thoughts.

Sinclair simply looks at me before

moving to his right, so he is directly in

front of me.

“Of course.” He says, his eyes stuck on

I frown. Sinclair is making stuff so much worse for me. Does he not realise that if

he makes Zedkiel angrier, he’ll take it out

on me? Does he even care for me, aside

from his own selfish reasons!? 3

I’m about to turn away when suddenly

Zedkiel pulls me behind him, and I hear a resounding crunch and a grunt as Sinclair staggers back, clutching his bleeding

nose that Zedkiel had just punched. My eyes fly open as they snap to Zedkiel, who raises his fist to his lips, blowing off imaginary dust as he glares murderously

at Sinclair. 1

“Stay out of my way, because next time I will kill you.” He snarls before dragging me away. I bite back the cry of pain from the rough pull as he yanks me down the hallway until he opens a random door

and pushes me inside. I almost stumble, just about catching my balance, when the

door shuts behind him.

heart thud even louder and I turn to

listen before you react.”

say quietly. 1

“I saw enough.” He snarls, advancing towards

stand my ground, wondering where this strength is coming from. I clench my fists, hoping that I can hold my

being treated like this…

wanted to see.

to back off… you

do my

I sabotage that?” I

all I

to say something, but instead, he narrows his eyes, watching

to explain why you smelt of him, then?” He

a tight

my whimper, I

in the eye, a ringing

tried to manhandle me.

you two are far more similar than

harshly. (1

mischief maker!’ A girl’s whispery

I’m not.

can’t do that Evangeline,

doesn’t matter, I’ll

‘Promise?’

me back to

fingers in front

to calm my thumping heart. “W-what… what

cocks a brow, scanning my

“I said, we’re

You both act

only hurt me …” I trail off, realising

Zedkiel has defended

occasions now…

I say will make you change your mind. Let’s return

away from me. His eyes are blazing as he looks at me

shoulder. 1

and when he reaches for

place my hand over his.

skin looks so

him watching me and I tilt

to look at him. It didn’t

the conversation

sorry… You two

protected me

he… he hurts me

I say quietly. “So, thank

as his gaze locks

I slowly let go of his hand,

the door handle, and I

to pull the door

by

me up against

wall.

impact and stare

“No, we aren’t alike, because you belong to me

that, unlike

fucking Luna, so

you free, you still belong to me… and who

the door next to my head, his eyes raking over me.

matter what, I

wanting to stay… Yes, my

him, but there is

“And third… until this deal

alone.” 1

close

red, but even

was capable

to his plump lips. He leans in, kissing me deeply. I gasp against his lips, but it only gives him access to my mouth. One that he assaults.

waist and pulls

him back? I’m not sure…

him once,

reminding myself that I can’t get too close, just

last time. “We need to return

need to… be

whisper, opening the door.

argue with

go.

around him as his eyes become hard and emotionless again. I feel something squeeze inside, knowing I was hurting him,

end

well.” Zedkiel

back in our

been a long day and night

exhausted. The questions

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